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Your Destination for Insider MMA News and OpinionFri, 09 Dec 2016 23:00:00 +0000en-UShourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=4.0.7NYAC Comes Down On Kelvin Gastelumhttp://fiveouncesofpain.com/2016/11/23/nyac-comes-down-on-kelvin-gastelum/
http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2016/11/23/nyac-comes-down-on-kelvin-gastelum/#commentsWed, 23 Nov 2016 23:00:00 +0000http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2016/11/23/nyac-comes-down-on-kelvin-gastelum/Weigh-in issues caused Kelvin Gastelum to miss out on a fight with Donald Cerrone at UFC 205 earlier this month. And now, it appears they will cost the former Ultimate Fighter winner even more. ESPN is reporting that the New York Athletic Commission has suspended Gastelum six months for missing weigh-ins. The fighter did not […]

Weigh-in issues caused Kelvin Gastelum to miss out on a fight with Donald Cerrone at UFC 205 earlier this month.

And now, it appears they will cost the former Ultimate Fighter winner even more.

ESPN is reporting that the New York Athletic Commission has suspended Gastelum six months for missing weigh-ins. The fighter did not step on the scale in New York City after struggling again to cut down to 170 pounds.

It was the third time that Gastelum has missed weight at welterweight. Gastelum’s management team is planning an appeal of the suspension.

]]>http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2016/11/23/nyac-comes-down-on-kelvin-gastelum/feed/0Gastelum, Noke Booked For UFC 195http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2015/12/09/gastelum-noke-booked-for-ufc-195/
http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2015/12/09/gastelum-noke-booked-for-ufc-195/#commentsWed, 09 Dec 2015 13:00:00 +0000http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2015/12/09/gastelum-noke-booked-for-ufc-195/Former Ultimate Fighter winner Kelvin Gastelum will return this January, taking on Kyle Noke at UFC 195. Set for January 2 from Las Vegas and the MGM Grand Garden Arena, the card features a welterweight title match between Robbie Lawler and Carlos Condit. Gastelum (11-2) is coming off a decision loss to Neil Magny. He […]

]]>http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2015/12/09/gastelum-noke-booked-for-ufc-195/feed/0Recap From UFN 78 In Mexicohttp://fiveouncesofpain.com/2015/11/22/recap-from-ufn-78-in-mexico/
http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2015/11/22/recap-from-ufn-78-in-mexico/#commentsSun, 22 Nov 2015 12:00:00 +0000http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2015/11/22/recap-from-ufn-78-in-mexico/There was no Cain Velasquez or Fabricio Werdum this time around, but the UFC still delivered a crowd-pleasing night of fights Saturday in Mexico for UFC Fight Night 78. Stepping up on short notice, Neil Magny earned a split decision in the main event over Kelvin Gastelum. Magny replaced Matt Brown and earned his UFC-leading […]

There was no Cain Velasquez or Fabricio Werdum this time around, but the UFC still delivered a crowd-pleasing night of fights Saturday in Mexico for UFC Fight Night 78.

Stepping up on short notice, Neil Magny earned a split decision in the main event over Kelvin Gastelum. Magny replaced Matt Brown and earned his UFC-leading 10th win since 2013.

Former featherweight title contender Ricardo Lamas spoiled the division debut of Diego Sanchez, nearly taking his leg with him in earning a decision. Sanchez was competing in his fourth weight class in the UFC.

With UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson sitting cageside, Henry Cejudo improved to 10-0 and 4-0 inside the Octagon with a decision win over Jussier Formiga. The former U.S. Olympic gold medalist found a home with his takedowns and striking to pull out the victory.

In the finals of The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America 2 welterweight tournament, Erick Montano claimed a split decision victory over close friend Enrique Marin. Montano had strong first and third rounds around a dominating second for Marin.

Wrestling was the difference in the finals of TUF: Latin America 2 in the lightweight division, as Enrique Barzola picked up a decision over Horacio Gutierrez. Despite being the smaller fighter, effective takedowns and precise ground-and-pound was the difference for Barzola.

Efrain Escudero, the second coach on TUF, started off the main card but was bested by Leandro Silva. Silva used effective striking and takedown defense to turn back the efforts of Escudero.

Much to the delight of the Mexican crowd, Erik Perez scored a decision victory over Taylor Lapilus to conclude the prelims. Perez is a native of Monterrey and had the fans behind him through the three-round battle.

They went the distance, as Bartosz Fabinski claimed it on all three scorecards over Hector Urbina.

For Scott Jorgensen, the night was ended early, as an injury gave Alejandro Perez the submission win in the second round.

Andre Fili showed his striking skills, scoring a first round knockout of Gabriel Benitez. “Touchy” connected with a head-kick and followed up claiming the stoppage in 3:13.

In early prelim action, Alvaro Herrera and Marco Polo Reyes each scored first round finishes as part of the UFC Fight Pass lineup. Herrera knocked out Vernon Ramos in just 30 seconds, while Reyes did the same to Cesar Arzamendia in 3:42.

Tonight’s event comes to us from the Arena Monterrey in Monterrey, Mexico.

In the headline bout, welterweights Neil Magny and Kelvin Gastelum compete to move up the ladder. Originally, Gastelum was scheduled to face Matt Brown, but a training injury knocked Brown out.

Magny (16-4) has won eight of his last nine, falling only to Demian Maia in Brazil earlier this year. Gastelum (11-1) suffered his first pro defeat to Tyron Woodley in January, but bounced back with a TKO vs. Nate Marquardt.

We’ll kick the main card off with lightweights Efrain Escudero (24-9) and Leandro Silva (19-2) doing battle. Escudero, a former contestant on The Ultimate Fighter, was a coach on the recent season of TUF: Latin America alongside tonight’s main event contestant, Kelvin Gastelum.

Round 1: Early feeling out process for these two, but it’s Escudero who has control of the Octagon. Silva lands with a body kick and they clinch, and the favorite lands with a right as well. He appeared to stun Escudero for a brief moment. All Silva in the first with his effective striking.

FightLine scores the round 10-9 for Silva

Round 2: Good start for Silva, who is showing his speed and striking at ease, but Escudero times up a takedown perfectly and scores. Butterfly guard, which has allowed Escudero to get in a little ground-and-pound. Escudero catches a foot and trips Silva to the canvas for a second takedown, moving into top position and two minutes left.

FightLine scores the round 10-9 for Escudero

Round 3: Escudero working the body and showing even better striking this round, as maybe fatigue is catching up to Silva. Just as that happens, though, Silva finds his range by avoiding a takedown and connecting. Silva getting into a good groove, vending off multiple takedown attempts. He sprawls and reverses, taking the back and immediately securing hooks. Silva briefly flirted with a twister, but is back to working for the rear-naked choke.

Our first of two Ultimate Fighter finals will take place in the lightweight division, as Enrique Barzola meets Horacio Gutierrez.

Round 1: Heavy, compact striking from Barzola, but Gutierrez has the reach advantage and appears to be the more effective striker. Nasty leg kick connects from Gutierrez with a thud, as does a second. Single-leg takedown for Barzola, as he uses it to record a slam and take the back. He’s a little over-zealous, but calms himself and is working for control. Gutierrez pulls guard as he tries for a guillotine to no avail. Gutierrez sweeps to his feet but is once again taken down for a third time.

FightLine scores the round 10-9 for Barzola

Round 2: Much like the first, a takedown scores for Barzola, who is dominating the numbers with his ground-and-pound. Strength from Barzola is the difference in this one, as he’s able to keep Gutierrez on the canvas. He’s broke open a cut on his forehead with strikes from the top and is just all over the favorite. Good upkicks from Gutierrez, but they miss and Barzola is back on top.

FightLine scores the round 10-9 for Barzola

Round 3: Better start for Gutierrez, who needs to show something this round. He defends one takedown, but the single is there for Barzola and he scores. Wild upkicks are not connecting for Gutierrez as the seconds begin to tick away. Elbows are landing from the top by Barzola.

]]>http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2015/11/21/ufn-78-magny-vs-gastelum-coverage/feed/0UFN 78 This Weekend In Mexicohttp://fiveouncesofpain.com/2015/11/18/ufn-78-this-weekend-in-mexico/
http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2015/11/18/ufn-78-this-weekend-in-mexico/#commentsWed, 18 Nov 2015 23:00:00 +0000http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2015/11/18/ufn-78-this-weekend-in-mexico/The Octagon heads south of the border to Mexico this Saturday night for UFC Fight Night 78. Set from the Arena Monterrey in Monterrey, Mexico, the main event features a welterweight contest between Kelvin Gastelum and Neil Magny. Originally, Gastelum was to face Matt Brown, but a training injury sidelined Brown. Also, Ricardo Lamas battles […]

The Octagon heads south of the border to Mexico this Saturday night for UFC Fight Night 78.

Set from the Arena Monterrey in Monterrey, Mexico, the main event features a welterweight contest between Kelvin Gastelum and Neil Magny. Originally, Gastelum was to face Matt Brown, but a training injury sidelined Brown.

]]>http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2015/11/18/one-on-one-with-kelvin-gastelum/feed/0Kelvin Gastelum With Career-Defining Victoryhttp://fiveouncesofpain.com/2015/06/14/kelvin-gastelum-with-career-defining-victory/
http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2015/06/14/kelvin-gastelum-with-career-defining-victory/#commentsSun, 14 Jun 2015 17:00:00 +0000http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2015/06/14/kelvin-gastelum-with-career-defining-victory/Former Ultimate Fighter winner Kelvin Gastelum made a stunning return to the middleweight division, taking out former Strikeforce champion Nate Marquardt at UFC 188 Saturday night. Gastelum, who had trouble making welterweight, stated plans to return to the division, hoping that he got on the good side of UFC officials. “That’s the plan,” he said, […]

Former Ultimate Fighter winner Kelvin Gastelum made a stunning return to the middleweight division, taking out former Strikeforce champion Nate Marquardt at UFC 188 Saturday night.

Gastelum, who had trouble making welterweight, stated plans to return to the division, hoping that he got on the good side of UFC officials.

“That’s the plan,” he said, after forcing Marquardt to stop on the stool after the second round. “We’ll get together with the UFC. Hopefully, this performance was good enough to get on their good side.”

Gastelum has won six of seven inside the Octagon, including a win over Uriah Hall in the finals of The Ultimate Fighter. But, in taking out a former UFC title contender, the youngster knows what this will do for his career.

“Without a doubt, this is the best win in my career,” he said. “He’s a former champion, a veteran, and I have a lot of respect for him.”

]]>http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2015/06/09/tuf-winner-kelvin-gastelum-downs-jake-ellenberger/feed/0Kelvin Gastelum’s UFC Middleweight Debut Sethttp://fiveouncesofpain.com/2015/03/25/kelvin-gastelums-ufc-middleweight-debut-set/
http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2015/03/25/kelvin-gastelums-ufc-middleweight-debut-set/#commentsWed, 25 Mar 2015 19:30:00 +0000http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2015/03/25/kelvin-gastelums-ufc-middleweight-debut-set/Kelvin Gastelum’s debut as a middleweight will come in Mexico later this year, as The Ultimate Fighter winner takes on Nate Marquardt at UFC 188. Set for June 13, the card features Cain Velasquez and Fabricio Werdum meeting to unify the heavyweight titles. Gastelum (10-1) suffered his first career loss to Tyron Woodley via split […]

Kelvin Gastelum’s debut as a middleweight will come in Mexico later this year, as The Ultimate Fighter winner takes on Nate Marquardt at UFC 188.

Set for June 13, the card features Cain Velasquez and Fabricio Werdum meeting to unify the heavyweight titles.

Gastelum (10-1) suffered his first career loss to Tyron Woodley via split decision this past January. Prior to the defeat, he had trouble weighing in and UFC president Dana White stated that his next fight would come up a weight class.

Marquardt (33-14-2) lost in January to Brad Tavares and is just 1-4 in his last five fights overall.

]]>http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2015/03/25/kelvin-gastelums-ufc-middleweight-debut-set/feed/0Kelvin Gastelum Still Plans to be “Welterweight Champion” Despite Pending Move to 185http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2015/03/11/kelvin-gastelum-still-plans-welterweight-champion-despite-pending-move-185/
http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2015/03/11/kelvin-gastelum-still-plans-welterweight-champion-despite-pending-move-185/#commentsWed, 11 Mar 2015 12:00:23 +0000http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=99170Although Kelvin Gastelum’s next bout will likely be at middleweight, following the fighter’s well documented issues making 170, the 23 year-old still hopes to win the UFC’s welterweight title. Gastelum is coming off a split decision loss to Tyron Woodley in January, which marked the first time the TUF 17 winner had been defeated. The […]

Although Kelvin Gastelum’s next bout will likely be at middleweight, following the fighter’s well documented issues making 170, the 23 year-old still hopes to win the UFC’s welterweight title.

Gastelum is coming off a split decision loss to Tyron Woodley in January, which marked the first time the TUF 17 winner had been defeated. The loss took place after Gastelum came in nine pounds for the bout, and as a result, UFC boss man Dana White announced that the fighter was headed to middleweight.

The Arizona fighter also missed weight before he fought Nicholas Musoke at a UFC Fight Night card in June, 2014. Gastelum won that bout via unanimous decision.

Well, the 10-1 fighter recently spoke with MMA Junkie.com, and while discussing his future, he stated:

“I still plan on being the welterweight champion one day, and I’m going to work my butt off to make sure that happens,” Gastelum said. “Dana wants to punish me? He wants to put me up in the middleweight bracket? That’s fine. I’ll take my punishment. I’ll take responsibility for my actions and face it, but it doesn’t mean I won’t try to fight my way back down to welterweight.”

Those are some pretty interesting comments from Gastelum, but not surprising, considering he is currently ranked #11 at 170.

Gastelum also relayed that he was “taken by surprise”, when the UFC still wanted him to fight Woodley at UFC 183, despite the fact he was hospitalized the day before (due to his disastrous weight cut). In addition, Gastelum didn’t provide details, but he says thought about dropping out of the January 31st bout due to issues he was having.

All this aside, recently the UFC announced that Gastelum will coach opposite Efrain Escudero in the next season of “TUF: Latin America”.